Mind Pump Episode #1176 | Using Strength Training To Battle Depression, Caffeine Cycling, & MORE |
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether trap bar deadlifts as good as straight bar deadlifts, exercises someone can do to repair poor thoracic mobility, the benefits of strength training when battling depression and anxiety, and the benefits of caffeine cycling.
MIIR delivering high-quality products and giving back in the process. (4:07) How do you know your charitable money is going to the RIGHT place? (7:21) Recapping the guy’s Thanksgiving weekend with their families. (13:00) Why just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. (22:00) Why do some compounds, like the Chaga mushroom, have adaptogenic properties? (25:30) The science behind how binge-watching porn affects your brain. (30:42) Mark McGrath can help you break up with your significant other. (33:20) Why celebrity is a bit of a curse. (36:00) Is there a correlation between social media use and lack of well-being? (40:00) Google fights deep fakes by releasing their own. (46:20) Quah question #1 – Are trap bar deadlifts as good as straight bar deadlifts? (47:37) Quah question #2 – What are some exercises someone can do to repair poor thoracic mobility? (54:20) Quah question #3 – What are the benefits of strength training when battling depression and anxiety? (1:02:45) Quah question #4 – What are the benefits of caffeine cycling and how should I do it? (1:11:35) People Mentioned Justin “ᴛʜᴇ ʙɪɢ ᴘʏɢᴍʏ” Wren (@thebigpygmy) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebigpygmy/ Shawn Baker MD (@shawnbaker1967) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shawnbaker1967/ Nir Eyal (@neyal99) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/ Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/schlesstrength/ Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/maps-aesthetic Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! https://www.miir.com/pages/mindpump World Vision: Sponsor A Child https://www.worldvision.org/ Charity Navigator – Your Guide To Intelligent Giving | Home https://www.charitynavigator.org/ Dr Robert Lockhart Death | Fruitarian Dies Of Organ Failure https://deaddeath.com/dr-robert-lockhart-death-fruitarian-dies-of-organ-failure/ Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** https://us.foursigmatic.com/ Everything You Need To Know About Chaga: The King of Medicinal Mushrooms https://thechalkboardmag.com/chaga-mushroom-how-to-use-this-immunity-boosting-superfood-why Watching pornography rewires the brain to a more juvenile state http://theconversation.com/watching-pornography-rewires-the-brain-to-a-more-juvenile-state-127306 Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath Helps Fan Break Up with Her Long Distance Boyfriend https://screenrant.com/sugar-rays-mark-mcgrath-helps-fan-break-up-with-her-long-distance-boyfriend/ Cameo – Personalized Shoutouts https://www.cameo.com/ Abstaining From Social Media Doesn’t Improve Well-Being, Experimental Study Finds https://digest.bps.org.uk/2019/11/28/abstaining-from-social-media-doesnt-improve-well-being-experimental-study-finds/ Mind Pump 1140: Nir Eyal https://mindpumppodcast.com/1140-nir-eyal/ Google fights deepfakes by releasing 3,000 deepfakes https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/25/google-deepfake-database/ How to Trap Bar Deadlift – MP TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFPVBg5gwQY&feature=youtu.be Exercises That You Probably Aren’t Doing That You Should Be Doing For Maximum Muscle Gain – Mind Pump Blog https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/blog/exercises-that-you-probably-arent-doing Lizard with Rotation – MP TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx3nNJuuopo&feature=youtu.be Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products – Mind Pump https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/mfp-prime-pro-bundle The Best Form of Exercise – Mind Pump Blog https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/blog/the-best-form-of-exercise Mind Pump Free Resources https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/free-resources?__hstc=36882303.766efdc4da50969e88bbc67c3345e313.1538588834414.1554309583280.1554318531304.31&__hssc=36882303.2.1554318531304&__hsfp=355233332 CONNECT WITH US: INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/mindpumpmedia TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2vN1qpE FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2vq95cd SHOP MIND PUMP: http://bit.ly/2uvQY6b PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://bit.ly/2vuntia PODCAST: iTUNES - http://apple.co/2vMEPcA STITCHER - http://bit.ly/2hQSIAS |